Playing around

Been strugling to find a project to do until I can get down to my wood supplier for some more wood so I decided to make a little box and try my hand a carving.

The deet is on a pine box I made tying my hand at box joint using lynn’s jig and the 3 crosses are on a small peice of poplar scrap I had lying around.

For now I was just tring to get the hang of following my lines. Maybe on the next one I will try to add some detail. I like the way these look rough but if and when I start to add detail what is the best, easiest way to sand those small, tight areas? Is there some kind of attachment I can use on a dremal or do you do it by hand?

Buck,Try making yourself one of these little jewels. As you can see its just a simple battery powered tooth brush, The crest 2 speed works best. I remove the bristles in a twist and roll method. Pulling the bristles gives the 5 min epoxy a tooth to securely adhear the sanding pad .I made the pad from Ebony but any hard wood will work. Only adhear the pad to the rear moving part( it is the one that recipricates) then use self sticking sand paper of choice and grit.It makes sanding those little tight places a breeze and does not remove anything that you dont want removed.I hope this helps and good luck with your carving!Jim